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1
as in to shake
to make a series of small irregular or violent movements
the patient's hand wobbles so much that he can scarcely hold a glass of water
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2
as in to sway
to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions
the table wobbled whenever I leaned on it
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3
as in to hesitate
to show uncertainty about the right course of action
we cannot afford to have the governor wobble at this critical time
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as in tremor
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Recent Examples of wobble
Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
The Belarusian was wobbling from a position of total control at one set up and 4-2 which previously would have eaten away at her soul and spirit.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Sam Joseph, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
As tiny as that seems, the wobbles of small worlds usually manifest as motions approximately 10 times smaller still.
—John Wenz, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2024
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Verb
The integrated 90-degree adjustable kickstand provides secure and stable viewing without wobbling.
—Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
The Belarusian was wobbling from a position of total control at one set up and 4-2 which previously would have eaten away at her soul and spirit.
—Tim Ellis, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Noun
Norris overtook Leclerc for second late on in the race, as the Monegasque driver had a huge wobble at the final corner that almost sent him into the barriers.
—Sam Joseph, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024
As tiny as that seems, the wobbles of small worlds usually manifest as motions approximately 10 times smaller still.
—John Wenz, Scientific American, 4 Oct. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for wobble
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In the space of six hours on Tuesday and Wednesday, Yoon shook the global community of democracies by suspending ordinary law.William Pesek, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024
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Stephen DeLong, a geologist with the Earthquake Science Center at the U.S.G.S., said in a news briefing on Thursday that those closest to the epicenter, including residents of Ferndale, were the most likely to feel shaking or see any damage.Jesus Jiménez, New York Times, 6 Dec. 2024
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Manipulation tactics may sway hearts but not minds.USA TODAY, USA TODAY, 12 Dec. 2024
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After hearing testimony from experts, however, the judge wasn’t swayed.Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 10 Dec. 2024
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Without hesitating, Weil jumped into the water to save his dogs, the video shows.Ahjané Forbes, USA TODAY, 11 Dec. 2024
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And, in many cases, your competitors may be the ones hesitating, creating significant opportunities for you.Ken Pomella, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
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Efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas faltered last month after Qatar halted talks with mediators from Egypt and the United States, citing frustration with the lack of progress.Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 6 Dec. 2024
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As depicted in the film, Plummer’s Wallace briefly falters in his support of Bergman before recovering.Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 5 Dec. 2024
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Long-term exposure can result in irritability, fatigue, muscle aches, difficulty concentrating, tremors and weight loss.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 29 Nov. 2024
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Mercury is linked with cognitive problems such as insomnia, tremors, and memory loss.Lauren Leffer, Popular Science, 27 Nov. 2024
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Just as the clock struck midnight on October 31, wrapping up another Halloween season, the undisputed queen of Christmas herself, Mariah Carey, struck one last terrifying blow into the hearts of her quivering subjects.Michael Savio, Vulture, 1 Nov. 2024
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Some remind me of Piranesi’s imaginary prisons with their multilevel interiors diagonally slashed by staircases and shafts of sunlight, their ambiguous atmosphere quivering with both horror and exhilaration.Justin Davidson, Curbed, 2 Oct. 2024
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The crew called the lead flight attendant onboard, but within a few seconds, the airplane lurched.Alexandra Skores, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
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In the end, UnitedHealth paid a bitcoin ransom worth some twenty-two million dollars, and the system lurched back online.Dhruv Khullar, The New Yorker, 12 Dec. 2024
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The program is designed to shorten wait times for essential repairs, helping more people in Houston live independent lifestyles.Jay R. Jordan, Axios, 5 Dec. 2024
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Jim waits 45 minutes after sending a trade alert before buying or selling a stock in his charitable trust’s portfolio.Matthew J. Belvedere, CNBC, 5 Dec. 2024
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“Wobble.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wobble. Accessed 19 Dec. 2024.
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